What is another word for osteomalacia?

Pronunciation: [ˌɒstɪˌɒmɐlˈe͡ɪʃə] (IPA)

Osteomalacia is a condition that affects the bones and causes them to become soft, weak, and easily prone to fractures. It is a type of bone disease that is caused by a deficiency in vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate. Some synonyms for the word osteomalacia include softening of the bones, rickets, osteoporosis, and bone loss. Osteomalacia is a serious condition that can have long-term effects on a person's health and well-being. It is important to seek medical attention if you suspect that you may have osteomalacia, as there are treatments available to help manage the symptoms and improve bone health.

Synonyms for Osteomalacia:

What are the hypernyms for Osteomalacia?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    skeletal disorder, bone disease, softening of the bones, Calcium deficiency disorder, Mineral deficiency disorder.

What are the hyponyms for Osteomalacia?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for osteomalacia (as nouns)

What are the meronyms for Osteomalacia?

Meronyms are words that refer to a part of something, where the whole is denoted by another word.

Usage examples for Osteomalacia

Depraved appetite frequently precedes the condition in which the bones of cattle become brittle and fracture easily, which is known as osteomalacia.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
Among diseases which affect the skeleton as a whole and render the bones abnormally fragile, the most important are rickets, osteomalacia, and fibrous osteomyelitis.
"Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition."
Alexander Miles Alexis Thomson

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